Principles of Breast Cancer Care | The Royal Marsden School

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)-Plans for the next academic year.

The teaching staff are now beginning to return to the School to resume their academic activities. They are working at a pace to change the way we deliver our courses. Moving forward, we will be using blended and e-learning methods. We aim to roll out the modules, which were postponed during the initial stages of COVID-19, in a phased approach, starting in September 2020, over an eight-month period. This is in line with Health Education England (HEE) who have proposed an extension to the education contract period. This is to allow time for the recovery of commissions that were postponed due to the pandemic.

As you will recognise because of COVID-19, plans are constantly changing so we will, as the situation evolves, endeavour to keep you informed. The health and wellbeing of our staff and students are our absolute priority.

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Length of module

5 days

Cost

£997

Academic credits and level

15 credits at level 6 or 7

Entry requirements

Applicants should currently be caring for patients with cancer

Course summary

This module is designed for nurses and allied health professionals working with patients with breast cancer. It will advance students’ knowledge and insight into the disease and its impact, enabling them to develop appropriate care and services.

The modules were excellently timed for me as it consolidated my knowledge and gave me the confidence I needed to carry out my role as a breast care nurse.

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On successful completion of the module at Level 6 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

Critically explore the aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of breast cancer and of its diagnostic process
Critically discuss treatment modalities used at different stages of the breast cancer journey, the evidence base to support their use and the impact on the individual
Critically explore the management of symptoms and supportive care issues specific to individuals with breast cancer and critically examine the role of the multi-disciplinary team in managing these
Critically examine the literature base in relation to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for breast cancer patients, demonstrating awareness of its implications for practice
Critically discuss the wider social, economic and political issues that may influence the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer

On successful completion of the module at Level 7 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

Demonstrate in-depth systematic knowledge and understanding of the aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of breast cancer and of its diagnostic process
Critically explore the complexities of the treatments for breast cancer, their evidence base and impact on the individual
Critically analyse and synthesise the management of symptoms and supportive care issues within the breast cancer setting and relate this to your role as a health care professional working in the context of the multidisciplinary team
Critically examine the literature base in relation to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for breast cancer patients, demonstrating an understanding of current theoretical and methodological approaches and how they impact on synthesis of evidence to practice
Critically discuss relevant theoretical discourses that may influence the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer and their application to innovative service development.

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